Apple proved to be the favourite when it comes to computers for small businesses, scoring five stars across most categories, including overall satisfaction, battery and charging performance, features and functionality, performance and design.
Our review compares computers on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your friends which computer brand they think is best!
Canstar Blue surveyed 467 Australians for their feedback on the new computer(s) they’ve purchased and used for business purposes in the last two years.
The winning brand is the one that receives the highest Overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the Overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.
Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included, so not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The brands rated in this survey are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
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For sole traders and small businesses with up to 2 employees.
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From $31.00/month min. cost $31.00 |
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For small businesses ready to optimise cashflow and grow.
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$58/month min. cost $58.00 |
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For established businesses needing to fast track pay runs and inventory.
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$141.00/month min. cost $141 |
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For complex businesses managing multiple locations, jobs or currencies.
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$177.00/month min. cost $177 |
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Apple made it two in a row, winning our ratings for best computers for small business again in 2024. The tech giant scored five stars for overall satisfaction, battery and charging performance, features and functionality and for performance and design. It scored four stars in the remaining categories: value for money, user friendliness and durability.
Acer took second place, scoring four stars for overall satisfaction and in most other categories, however it was the only brand to score five stars for value for money and durability. HP came in third place with four stars for overall satisfaction, followed by Lenovo and Dell, which both scored three stars for overall satisfaction.
Whether you’re after a laptop or a desktop computer, Apple produces a range of great quality — and often expensive — computers. If you’re after a laptop, there’s the more lightweight and thinner MacBook Air, while if you’re after a more powerful performance, the MacBook Pro might be the way to go. If you prefer a desktop, you’ll have the option of an all-in-one iMac, or a Mac Mini with a separate display. Whatever your business needs, Apple has a wide range of computers to suit.
Emma Bradstock has been an authority on consumer phone, internet, technology and streaming markets in Australia for over five years, with a dedication to providing Aussies with all the information they need to make better purchasing decisions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media from Macquarie University and has a decade of professional writing experience in print and digital media.
Meet the Editorial Team
Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.
Meet the Research TeamHere are the past winners from Canstar Blue’s computers for businesses ratings:
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